Interim Management Accountant

The Search Core Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The Search Core Ltd in London is seeking an Interim Management Accountant for a research portfolio on a 3-6 month day-rate contract. You will support senior accountants with grant-funded projects, producing timely management information, budgets, and reconciliations.

Ideal candidates are ACCA/CIMA part-qualified or early-stage studiers with experience in management or research/grant accounting, advanced Excel, and familiarity with Agresso.

Qualifications

• ACCA/CIMA part-qualified or an experienced early-stage studier.
• Experience in management or research/grant accounting.
• Strong Excel skills (advanced level); Agresso experience is a bonus.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support a senior accountant with grant-funded research projects by providing management information, maintaining budgets and financial reconciliations.
• Prepare funder reports and ensure compliance with research finance processes.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

ACCA/CIMA part-qualified or studying

Grant accounting knowledge

Education

ACCA/CIMA part-qualified or studying

Tools

Excel

Agresso

Job description

Interim Management Accountant - Research

A high-profile London-based not-for-profit is seeking an Interim Management/Research Accountant for an initial 3-6-month day-rate contract.

You will support a senior accountant with grant-funded research projects by providing management information, maintaining budgets and financial reconciliations, preparing funder reports, and ensuring compliance with research finance processes.

The successful candidate will be:

• ACCA/CIMA part-qualified or an experienced early-stage studier.
• Experience in management or research/grant accounting.
• Strong Excel skills (advanced level); Agresso experience is a bonus.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious finance professional with an interest in supporting scientific research